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his boyhood on the farm, working hard with his father during the
Great Depression, building a multi-million dollar trucking
company that spanned 26 states, 100 terminals, and employed
hundreds of people, traveling with his wife, Jean, supporting
and raising his large family and extended family, going to work
at 6:30 every day and working late every evening, leading
numerous national, state, regional, and local organizations and
promoting highway safety all his life, Kenneth Churchill has led
by example. And, on March 29, he turns 90 years young - still
going to work every day, still leading by example, and still
possessing the pioneer spirit and work ethic that make us proud to honor him.
Happy Birthday, KFC! (Enjoy the brief slideshow below -
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Read comments that KFC received below. Read more about KFC on the Bio
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Happy
Birthday, KFC - I hope you have a great year. Thank you for all
you taught me about being successful in business and for
reinforcing what my own father taught me about good moral
character, hard work, dependability, and getting the job done
without complaint. My 15 years at Churchill - many of them spent
as your assistant until I left you in Julie's care - taught me so
much. We appreciate all you have done and continue to
do! bk - (Brenda Fellhoelter, Owner, BK Web Works, Chillicothe, MO
- 03/24/08) |
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Well, it goes without saying that I think you are the "greatest". I am the lucky one that sees you every day since I still come in to work with you and you know as we wind down our time at work that I will miss seeing you each and every day. Over the past 18 years you have been my champion when I needed one (which was pretty often) and you are one of the heroes in my life that has helped me become who I am. Wow...think about that I have spent every working day with you since I was 26 years old and we had some long days, didn't we! I will never be able to completely express to you how important you have been as my boss, my friend, my champion, my hero and as a part of my family. I love you and I am so glad you have been a big part of my life. I hope we get to spend another 10 years looking out for one
another... besides you have some basketball games to go to when the boys get in high school! Love you-Julie
- (Julie Bothwell, Secretary/Treasurer, Churchill Freight
Systems, Inc., Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Happy
Birthday-Kenneth. Always enjoy you coming into the bank and
giving me a rough time. You instilled in me a great work ethic and
for that I am proud. We did work hard but had fun doing it.
Have a great day! Linda aka "Peaches" - (Linda Weeks,
Admn. Asst., Community Banking, Citizens Bank & Trust,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Happy 90Th
birthday! God bless you! - (Barbara Keller, Secretary, First
Christian Church, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Hey Kenneth,
I just wanted to say Happy Birthday! I have enjoyed every
minute of knowing you through working for Churchill's and our
continuing friendship. I love harassing you at the chicken
house(KFC). You are truly a man of respect. Brenda - (Brenda
Wright, Circuit Clerk and ex-Churchill employee, Chillicothe, MO -
03/24/08) |
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Happy
Birthday Mr. Churchill!! It's always a pleasure to see you.
I wish you happiness for many more years to come! - (Martha
Berry, Realtor, Gaslight Real Estate, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Kenneth,
Happy 90 years to you! You are proof that hard work and clean
living do a body good! Churchill Truck Lines is the reason why my
family and I reside in Chillicothe to this day. Had it not been
for you, we never would have known this fine city existed. I know
that my dad shared some of the best years of his his life with
you, Fred, Cliff, and Gordon. He speaks of them fondly. Thank you
again and celebrate your 90th birthday like none other! We all
love you! - (Crystal 'Ficken' Narr, Director, Main Street
Chillicothe, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Kenneth, I
wish you the very best on your 90th!! I always enjoy our brief
visits & have always had the utmost respect for you & all
that you have done! I just hope that I am half as vibrant as you
if I am fortunate to live so long! You certainly deserve some time
away from the office so try to stay away a little more as a
personal reward! Have a wonderful birthday! Looking forward to the
century mark in just 10 short years! Mike - (Mike Palmer,
Hometown Pharmacy, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Ken, Happy
Birthday and Congratulations! I'm the guy who bought your hangar.
I'm also the guy who interviewed to be your pilot about 30 years
ago, but I think we both agreed that my military and airline
flying made it a little too challenging. And, we've seen each
other from time to time at Hy-Vee's coffee shop and other places.
I truly hope you have a great and wonderful birthday. Thanks for
all you've done for the Chillicothe area! Larry Warren - (Larry
Warren, Co-Owner, Sharp Focus Video, LLC, Chillicothe, MO -
03/24/08) |
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Kenneth -
Happy Birthday to one of the most important men in my life. You
have taught me much more in the 25 years that I worked for you
than you will ever know. I admire you very much and love you
dearly not only as the best boss I ever had but you have also been
a friend. Best wishes not only for your birthday but for every day
after. Love you! Dianna England - (Dianna England,
Manager, FEC Services, Inc., Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Happy
Birthday Kenneth. When I first moved to town in 1984 I can clearly
remember meeting Kenneth for the first time. I was just a year or
so out of college and working for Edward Jones at the time.
Instead of treating me like "just another broker",
Kenneth was kind enough to take time to visit with me and welcome
me to the community. Kenneth has always been a gentleman, and has
served our community and region well. Health and Happiness to you
sir. Most sincerely, John Marcolla - (John Marcolla, Financial
Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Happy
Birthday! I hope you have many more. Jena Constant - (Jena
Constant, Office Manager, Chillicothe Development Corporation,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Just to let you know who I am. I was the Social Service Employee at Indian Hills when Jeanie came. I enjoyed your visit and admired your love and
compassion for your beloved. I wish you a very Happy Birthday and wish you many more to come. May God Bless you today and the days to come.
Happy Birthday Kenneth!! - (Pam Gannan, Chillicothe, MO -
03/24/08) |
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Ken - You have left footprints and fingerprints throughout our community, and impacted Chillicothe in many positive ways over the many years.
You have touched many along the way, and helped many in this community to prosper.
Thank you for your years of service to Chillicothe and North Missouri.
Happy Birthday! Terry Nibarger -
(Terry Nibarger, SVP, Wealth Management Division, Citizens Bank
& Trust, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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My best to you on this wonderful occasion and milestone. May you continue in good health.
- (Roger Bernskoetter,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Hi Uncle
Kenneth, Just wanted to wish you a wonderful birthday. Have a
great time with your family at the Pear Tree. I will be thinking about you.
Love, Susie - (Susie Allen, Kenneth's niece, Chillicothe, MO -
03/24/08) |
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I hope you have the best birthday ever. Happy Birthday!
- (Brandon Bothwell, Chillicothe, MO - 03/24/08) |
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Ken, You have been a very significant person in my life starting with you being a Board member at the bank and helping me when I needed it. You were also a real key in making Highway 36 a reality and I enjoyed very much the trips you and I and Gordon Smith, CP Hutchinson, and Bob Staton took to various road openings and meetings. As President of the Chillicothe Educational Foundation, I also appreciate all you have meant to our Educational System. Most importantly, I am very pleased to be able to say I appreciate your friendship for all these years dating back when we were neighbors on Hoyt Drive and had Hoyt Drive parties. I
think of you as much younger and you act much younger. Have a great 90th Ken
- (Ed Douglas, Chairman Emeritus, Citizens Bancshares,
Chillicothe, MO 03/24/08) |
Grandad, We love you very much. Hope your 90th is a fantastic one.
I try to honor you in running my department/business as you would.
If I ever wonder what to do I ask myself how would Kenneth do it? I am soo glad
you guys made it our for your pre-90th party at Dillions in
Pheonix. We love you, hugs and kisses to Nanny too! Love
Luke, Denise and Victoria
- (Luke Roe, Moore Chrysler Jeep, Glendale, AZ - 03/24/08) |
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Dear Ken, Congratulations for your 90th Birthday. You are a very special person to me and many others in the community. Hope we are blessed with your continued presence in our midst for a long time to come. Thanks for being who you are! Norma
- (Norma Hussey, Private Banking Coordinator, Citizens Bank
& Trust Co., Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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To the best Dad in the world. He lived by example daily and he always taught each of us kids to be fair and give an honest days work. He is the best and was always
there for us when we had a problem. Fishing with my dad and relatives in Minnesota and Canada was always something that we looked forward to each year. Happy Birthday to Kenneth from your loving son, Fred.
- (Fred Churchill, Vice President Sales, Duran Imports,
Wentzeville, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Happy Birthday Ken! Best wishes to a true pioneer and leader in the trucking industry! I have enjoyed our visits and appreciate the wisdom and advice you continue to share with those in the industry. May God continue to bless you and Jeannie in the coming years!
- (Tom Crawford, President/CEO, Missouri Motor Carriers
Association, Jefferson City, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Mr. Churchill,
Happy Birthday. As you may know, my Father-In-Law is Darrell Rinehart who worked for you for many years. I can remember being at your company picnics while Jill and I dated. I spent a considerable amount of time talking to you and picking your mind. You may not know it, so I will tell you now, that I took much of your advice and it has helped me in business through the years. Thank you for all you have done for our community and for taking the time to talk to a youngster.
- Brent Kline - (Brent Kline, President, Kline Corporation,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth: Happy 90th birthday! You and Jean meant so much to Golda and Nick, and mean so much to our family. I had the pleasure of being in your employ as lawn boy; and must again apologize for knocking the cap off your water main and flooding the West end of Hoyt drive. Working as office "gopher" at Churchills, and therefore getting to know Gordon Ringberg and Paul Ficken in my early college years, had a profound and negative impact that I carry to this day. Seriously, Gordon, Paul, and the many others at Churchill Truck Lines were
great people to work with. Many friendships that I value greatly began while working at Churchills those summers. Thanks again for all you have done for your friends and community.
Tom Chapman - (Tom Chapman, friend, lawn boy, and office
gopher, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth,
90 years young---how can that be????? You look great and I only hope I have your energy if I make it that long. Let's hope I inherited those genes of yours instead of my immediate family. I wish you a wonderful
celebration on your special day! See ya in May. Lots of Love, Sharon
- (Sharon Thompson Greene, niece, Walnut Creek, CA 03/25/08) |
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Happy 90th birthday Mr. Churchill. You are truly one of a kind!
Brenda - (Brenda Ruoff, Assistant Corporate Secretary, Citizens
Bank & Trust Company, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth, You have been such a great community leader and role model for my generation. I have admired your work ethic and community spirit for many years. It has inspired me to get involved in Chillicothe and give back to the area I grew up in and choose to live in as an adult. It is a great pleasure to wish you a Happy 90th Birthday! Julie Maupin McCoy
- (Julie McCoy, McCoy Productions, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth: Boss,
I want to wish you a Happy 90th Birthday. Trying to recap 23+ years in words is not easy and all the
memories are to numerous to mention. Those meetings when you would come into Fred, Cliff and my office, I will
always consider a learning experience. Some of those learning experiences, at the time, were not what you would
call really pleasant, but now I look back and it made me a better manager and person.
The one thing you taught me was to always read the fine print, make sure the "i's" were dotted and the "t's" were crossed in all aspects of life.
I also want to thank you for those times when it wasn't a Boss and Employee, but more like a Father and Son
conversation and guidance. For Debbie, Spence, Crystal and myself, we wish you many more birthdays!
Paul - (Paul Ficken, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Grandpa, Happy Birthday. You are the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for. You are the hardest working man I know. Thanks for instilling those values in me. You truly lead by example and I am proud you are my grandpa. I have had a great time over the years fishing with you in Canada, with Hoppy, Diedrick, Palmer and Turner. I have never heard a group snore so much and so loud in my life. I learned to bring ear plugs on the following trips after I didn't get any sleep that week, ha ha ha. I look forward to the future knowing things I have learned from you in the past will help me. Thanks for always giving me advice on things when I asked or if I needed it. Happy 90th Birthday Grandpa,
you're the best. - (Mark Churchill, Owner, Sport Clips,
O'Fallon, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth: Nancy and I hope that you have a wonderful 90th birthday. We always enjoy visiting with you and appreciate all you have done for the community. May your 90th be the best. Jim and Nancy
- (Jim and Nancy Valbracht, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Years ago when your grandson, Mark, and my
son, Jody, played together as little boys, I knew you were of a very special caliber not only as a Grandpa but as a principled, witty, warm-hearted person. My first impressions of you have only grown with admiration as I have observed your community leadership, your work ethic and your keen sense of doing the right thing. Your commitment to excellence has been your life gift to our community and to everyone who has worked with you in business and in volunteer endeavors. I count myself blessed to have been given that opportunity. Betty Preston
- (Betty Preston, Sr. Vice President, Private Banking, Citizens
Bank & Trust Wealth Management, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Mr. Churchill...
Thank You for taking the time to share some of your life with Mauretta and I. We have enjoyed your
company and your friendship and expect to enjoy you for many more
years. You are indeed a remarkable man. You have given back way more then you have ever received and we are all the better for it.
Happy Birthday!!! Jim and Mauretta
- (Jim Houseworth, Sr. V.P., Investors National Bank,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth,
Happy Happy Birthday to a great man! Thank you, for allowing me to be a part of your company for 30+ years and for instilling in me a good work ethic. I have great admiration for you as a person and for what you have contributed to this community. May God continue to bless you with many more birthdays and wonderful experiences, Darrel.
- (Darrel Rinehart, Sales, Woody's Dodge Jeep Chrysler,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Hello Mr. Churchill and Happy
Birthday!! Our community is so lucky to have a man like you to show us what a good man is supposed to be. Thank you for everything and for simply being yourself.
Meg - (Megan Moore, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth,
We are wishing you a very special monumental birthday. We wish we could be there to celebrate this special occasion with you and your family.
I have wonderful memories of you and Aunt Jeannie when I was growing up.
Love, Kyle and Janice Toms - (Kyle & Janice Toms, Leawood,
KS - 03/25/08) |
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Happy birthday Kenneth! Your contributions to the community and all those who live here are far far greater than your number of years.
- (Dan Bryan, Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth, It's hard to believe you are 90, and still doing all the things you love. More like 50 something. Wishing you many more B-Days and healthy years to come. We'll see you in May. Love, Mike, Terri, and Tristin Thompson
- (Michael Thompson, Fayetteville, GA - 03/25/08) |
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Kenneth, Nonie and I send our best wishes to a great man. I have always admired and looked up to you.
- (Dean Brookshier, City Administrator, City of Chillicothe,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/25/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth. How wonderful to be wishing you 90 great years! May you enjoy many more. Wish I could be there this weekend, but looking forward to seeing you in May. It will be great being with the FAMILY once again. I have missed you.
Even tho our relationship is through marriage to your nephew, I feel just as close to you. I have always felt like one of the family. And a great family it is. See you soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Love, JoAnn
- (JoAnn Thompson, San Diego, CA - 03/25/08) |
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Ken, Best wishes on a big birthday to a guy with a heart of gold. Your accomplishments are many and we respect the whole Churchill family. We remember our school days and what good friends some of the many Churchill kids were. You can
certainaly be proud of not only your immediate family but all of your nieces and nephews. HAPPY
BIRTHDAY! Dennis and Sherry Savage - (Dennis and Sherry Savage,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/26/08) |
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Happy Birthday Kenneth, I can remember moving to Chillicothe in the early 70's and meeting you and your family at church. Thank you for being a great role model in all aspects of your life, as a father, husband, business man, and local leader. Your deeds over the years have left a lasting mark on the people of Chillicothe. Have a great birthday!
- (Todd Mathew, Area Director, North Missouri Fellowship of
Christian Athletes, Chillicothe, MO - 03/26/08) |
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Thank you Kenneth Churchill and Churchill Truck Line for getting me started in the freight business.
Happy 90th Birthday; GOD BLESS
- (Mark Sanson, Manager, Pricing, U.S. Road Freight Express,
Wichita, KS - 03/26/08) |
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Ken--A Happy 90th birthday to a great man and a longtime friend and may you have many more. I have always enjoyed my association with you and I thank you for all of your work over the years to improve U.S. 36 and our state highway system.--Mayor Chuck Haney.
- (Chuck Haney, Mayor, City of Chillicothe, Chillicothe, MO -
03/26/08) |
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Kenneth - Happy 90th Birthday, may you have many more. We celebrated Mom's 90th Birthday on March 8th and she commented that
your's wouldn't be far behind. Kenneth, we thank you for being the man you are and also for being a dear friend to our family. I always enjoyed the way you treated Fred's friends as being part of your family, especially making sure we had transportation to the Boy Scouts Camping Events and School Functions. We always seemed to know that you'd be there to ensure we didn't get left behind. Again, thanks Kenneth for the wonderful years you have given
us... you have our deepest respect... Bob Davis, La Feria, Texas, Mother-Jay and Sister-Eva, Clearwater, Florida and Father-Sam (Deceased)
- (Bob Davis, Retired, La Feria, TX - 03/26/08) |
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Mr. Churchill: Happy Birthday! It has been a long time since you and Mr. Hutchinson gave
me a hard time for working for that old tightwad Mr. Graves (ha ha) but I have always enjoyed your company and your humor. Since Mr. Graves isn't here to tell you that he can't think of one good thing to say about you I will do it in his place. All kidding aside,
I hope you have a wonderful day, thanks for all you have done for our community. Take care and God Bless. Sincerely
Brian Upton -
(Brian Upton, Sales Manager, Graves Menu Maker Foods,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/26/08) |
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Hey Kenneth,
Happy 90th Birthday! and many more. You're a great guy. Mike & Marti Miller
- (Mike and Marti Miller, Owners, Mike Miller Auction Service,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/26/08) |
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Happy Big 9-0 Kenneth! I hope you are celebrating all week! Thank you for believing in me and providing me with great
opportunities during the ten years at Churchill Truck Lines. A lot of what I learned while I was in your employ I still apply in my career today. Thanks for a great foundation. Tell Fred he needs to buy you something REALLY expensive for your birthday!! Hugs to you...Sherri
- (Sherri Hogstad, Vice President, Operations, Savoya, Dallas,
TX - 03/26/08) |
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I've only known you in your eighties . . . what a great life you must have had all those other years! . . . your sense of humor and words of wisdom about any subject I hope never to forget . . . thank you very much . . . and I'm looking forward to whatever times we're allowed together in the future!
- (Vern Ketter, coffee friend, retired, Chillicothe, MO -
03/26/08) |
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Kenneth, Best wishes to a wonderful role model and community leader on your 90th Birthday. Keep on truckin"! Kris Daniel
- (Kris Daniel, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Child Support
Enforcement, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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Happy Birthday Kenneth: It seems like only yesterday, although it has been 56 years, since I first first met you when dating your younger sister. Boy how time flies.
Thanks for the many years of business association and personal experience we have shared. Enjoy this special day. Looking forward to seeing you in May.
- (Harold L. Atkins, Brother-in-Law (Retired), Sarasota (Siesta
Key), FL - 03/27/08) |
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Kenneth, Happy Happy Birthday to you! It has been a privilege to get to know you. While taking care of Eugenia at IHRV, I've learned so much about your wonderful family. It was a joy to see you every weekend with a smiling face no matter what the situation or weather! Have a wonderful birthday and I hope you have many more to come! April
- (April Suddith, RN, Chillicothe School District, Dawn, MO -
03/27/08) |
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Happy 90th birthday Mr.
Churchill, may God bless you with many more. I always enjoyed your visits to the Dallas
terminal. I always admired your work ethics and still do. May God richly bless you and your family.
bob -
(Bob McGill, Retired, Hunt County, TX - 03/27/08) |
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Kenneth, We wish you a very happy 90th birthday. We have always appreciated your warm greeting and friendly
smile. You are truly a special person! Best wishes, Bill and Eileen.
- (Bill and Eileen Everett, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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It is a pleasure to wish you a happy 90th birthday, Kenneth. You have been a positive inspiration to us all and
knowing you, "the best is yet to be!" Congratulations, Steve and Audrey Svec
- (Steven & Audrey Svec, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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Happy birthday, Kenneth. Hope you enjoy your special day. I truly enjoyed the years we spent working together and I
am grateful to you & Paul & Vernon for giving me that opportunity. Best regards, Dwight Brinkley
- (Dwight Brinkley, Sales Consultant, Smith Motor Co.,
Brookfield, MO - 03/27/08) |
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Dear Kenneth,
Congratulations and Blessings to you on this great occasion. You and Jeanne have been wonderful examples of what life is supposed to be about and you both are to be commended on your many contributions to our community, church and state.
Thank you so very much, Dave and Darla - (Dave and Darla
Macoubrie, long-time friends, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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Dear
Kenneth, Have a Very Happy Birthday!!!! Larry & I have enjoyed lunch with you and the gang at
HY-Vee. We all have had lots of laughs about the early years. So Kenneth you have a GREAT Day this Saturday!!!!
Your friends, Larry & Charlene Guilford
- (Larry & Charlene Guilford, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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From one Meadville guy to another, best wishes for your grandest birthday ever. You have made both Meadville and Chillicothe proud to have had you in their midst. You have been an asset to our church, our city, state and nation.
Enjoy every minute of all your celebrations. - (Ed and Ann
Martens, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/8) |
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Dearest
Grandad, No words can express how much you mean to us. You are an example of what every man hopes to be in life. I have nothing but the best of memories of you and Nanny, you were great grandparents. Thanks for
always being there for advice or just to talk to. Love, Matt Michelle & the boys
P.S. have the best darn 90th birthday or I will burn your house down!!!
- (Matt, Michelle, Kenneth, and Connor Roe, Peoria, AZ -
03/27/08) |
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Happy Birthday Mr. Churchill. I was a waitress at the Country Club when I was in High School and I always liked
waiting on you and Jeannie. You were always so nice to me and you once told me
every time I look at you, you are smiling. I really appreciated that.
- (Marsha 'Hendrix' Cox, Chillicothe, MO - 03/27/08) |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Best wishes on your 90th Birthday this weekend. Wish we could be there to celebrate this
wonderful day with you, but know you will be showered with loved ones.
Look forward to seeing you in May. All our love, The Thompsons
- (Danny Thompson & Family, Frisco, TX - 03/27/08) |
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Happy Birthday, Kenneth! It's been many years but time and distance doesn't fade the memories of all the years at Churchill. Thank you for providing a great place to work and a company where one was proud to promote the great service we provided. You have so much to be proud of, not to mention a wonderful family. God Bless you and here's to many more birthday celebrations!
- (Ginger Bartlett, Exec. Dir. Agency Relations, ICAT
Logistics, Inc., Elkridge, MD - 03/27/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth-You are such an inspiration to your entire family, your community, and your past employees. You have garnered so much respect in our great state and around the country. We run into so many people who have nothing but wonderful things to say about the man who ran a trucking empire. Happy Birthday, Uncle Kenneth with much love and much respect.
Your niece-Sherry
- (Cheryl Jarrett, owner, La Dolce Vita/36th Street Restaurant,
St. Joseph, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Happy Birthday Ken! Martha and I send you our congratulations as you celebrate this monumental day. You have
always been a role model for us because of your devotion to Jean and support of the Chillicothe community. You are a great man and we are privileged to call you our friend. God Bless. Jim and Martha
- (James and Martha Eden, Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Dad, You are "awesome," you are the most caring and nonjudgmental person I know. Dad, nobody listens like you
do, (and I don't think you liked what you heard from me all the time,*you can laugh here*). You're younger in spirit than most people I know who are half your
age... and twice as much fun. You are an inspiration and I'm so lucky to have you and Mom! I wish you a wonderful year and look forward to sharing much of it with you. Love you, Patricia
XOXOXOXO - (Patricia Churchill, daughter of Kenneth &
Jeanne, Liberty, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Kenneth: I hope you have a very happy birthday. You have set a high standard for being such a successful
businessman for such a long time. I admire your work ethic, your consistency, and your longevity. It should give all of us something to strive for. Best wishes. Mike
- (Mike Turner, Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Happy 90th Birthday Kenneth --- to a wonderful man in our community. I truly valued my time at Churchill's. Enjoy
YOUR day!!! - (Janet Gannan, draftsperson and former CHTL
employee, Green Hills Telephone Corp., Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Happy Birthday Kenneth!! Your Mom and Dad would be so proud of you and your brothers for continuing a #1 family operation. Working with all of you in the late 50's was a memorable experience. Enjoy your birthday and KEEP
SMILING!!! Happy Trails! Nancy and Kenny Fries - (Nancy and
Kenny Fries, Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Hi Uncle Kenneth, Happy Birthday to you. You and Jeanne have always been special people in my life and
it's great to be able to wish you Happy 90th. JoAnn and Bob
- (JoAnn Casner, Carrollton, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Wishing you a Super Happy 90th Birthday from out here in SW Kansas, Grand Dad!
We enjoyed seeing you and everyone else over the Easter weekend! God Bless You and
Nannie, Love You Much! Michael, Christine, Colin & Addie Roe -
(Michael, Christine, Colin & Addie Roe, Medicine Lodge, KS
- 03/28/08) |
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Kenneth, Margaret and I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy 90th Birthday. It's always a pleasure to see
you at church and usher with you. The fact that you're still working should tell all of us something. Keep it up!!
Larry and Margaret Vance
- (Larry Vance, Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Happy Birthday Kenneth! In the
40 years that we have lived in Chillicothe we have always heard about what great people you and Jeanne were. Then we met you both and found out it was true. Best Wishes for many more. Howard & Martha Marshall
- (Howard E. Marshall, Retired, Shelter Insurance, Chillicothe,
MO - 03/28/08) |
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Congratulations on the first ninety. Ten more till one hundred.
- (Renetta and Earle Teegarden, Owners, Model Cleaners,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth,
Happy 90th Birthday! Austin and I hope you enjoy your very special day. We wish you many more to
come. We look forward to seeing you in May.
- (Danette Lear, niece, Springfield, MO - 03/28/08) |
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Happy Birthday-I thoroughly enjoy your stories (especially "Goede and the cabin").
- (Merlin Jennings, Sr. EVP, Investors National Bank,
Chillicothe, MO - 03/29/08) |
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Best wishes on your 90th! I've always respected and admired your great contributions to
Chillicothe both in your business endeavors and your commitment to civic and volunteer
organizations. You and Jeanie are in my prayers! Congratulations again.
- (Ron Wilder, Chillicothe, MO - 03/29/08) |
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Kenneth, congratulations on your 90th birthday! I often think of my 33 years in the shop and the people
I worked with there. - (Jerry and Inez Hood, Retired from
Churchill Truck Lines, Meadville, MO - 03/29/08) |
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You are truly one of our
heroes! Your lifetime examples have helped all with whom you shared time. You are one of the reasons our firm has continued to grow and prosper. We have all been blessed you passed our way.
Congratulations and best wishes for many more. Lewis - (Lewis
A. Dysart, "old like Ken", Dysart Taylor Law Firm,
Kansas City, MO - 03/29/08) |
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You're
someone who is truly worth celebrating. Especially today. Have a
very happy 90th birthday. - (Katie Stuver Norman, graphic
artist, Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc., Brookfield, MO -
03/29/08) |
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Happy Birthday to a very fine man who is truly respected, admired and loved by
family, friends and peers. May your day be as special and wonderful as you! Love, Art, Sarah and Jason Romeiser and Wilma (Fink) Cook
- (Art, Sarah, and Jason Romeiser, Chillicothe, MO - 03/29/08) |
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Kenneth, Happy 90th Birthday. I am thankful to Churchill Trucks Lines for giving me my start in Transportation. I
learned many valuable tools from Cliff, Fred & yourself that still help guide me on a daily basis in my work. I finally found another Trucking family here @ Modular
Transportation after almost 20 years of searching. - (Jim
Somsel, Operations Manager, Modular Transportation, Wyoming, MI -
03/29/08) |
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Hello Kenneth!! I do recall many good times we had in the past. So glad to hear of your Birthday. Brother Bill sees you on
occasion I understand and he says all is well with you. Way TO GO. All the best. Dale and Margie G.
- (Dale Thompson, one of the Thompson Boys, retired, Lynnwood,
WA - 03/30/08) |
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Kenneth, Congratulations on 90 great years. I have always admired your tenacity and "get it done" attitude. As a
young boy going to the Townhouse to catch up on "the news" with my dad, I remember seeing you laugh and tell
stories. People say when you crossed that street to the office, it was all business. I also enjoyed watching you and C.P. set off on your adventures each day to drink coffee and tour Chillicothe to keep up with the happenings. I don't know of any other pair that has driven so many miles within the city limits of Chillicothe. You are a man of class and I am glad to call you friend.
- (Bill Hayen, Chillicothe, MO - 03/30/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth, happy belated birthday wishes. Janet and I were in FL last week and missed out on your party. We
wish you all the best on your 90th birthday and hope for many more birthdays to come.
- (Cliff & Janet Churchill, Lawrence, KS - 03/31/08) |
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Happy belated birthday. Best wishes to you and may you have many more years.
- (Janice Hamrick, Administrative Assistant, Grand River
Technical School, Chillicothe, MO - 03/31/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth, HAPPY 90! We think you're awesome and inspiring. You've touched a lot of lives with your advice
and mentoring. We love you and look forward to seeing you in May. Dennis, Rhonda & Elizabeth Churchill
- (Rhonda Churchill, Liberty, MO - 03/31/08) |
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Dear Mr. Churchill,
Happy Birthday! Wow you are amazing. I will never forget the wisdom and strength you gave me during my working years at Citizens Bank & Trust. I am so blessed to have had the in sight to listen to you and your wise man group: Hutch, Lloyd, Mr. Welch etc.
Life is a funny thing--the older one gets the more we realize the people who truely set our boundries and made the people we become. You may not realize it but, you have truely touched alot of lives and I thank you for touching mine.
I miss see and talking to you alot. Take Care and God Bless. Love,
Debbie Keller- Dowling - (Debbie Keller-Dowling, Managing
Partner, DECA, LLC (Deca Lighting), Dothan, AL - 04/02/08) |
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How wonderful! E.L. has known you longer, but I've enjoyed knowing the family also. I remember visiting with your
mother at the hospital years ago. We were both waiting to have a test. We visited and she told me about the
beginning of Churchill's trucking. It's always good to see you at church also.
- (E.L. & Pat Reed, Reed Seeds, Chillicothe, MO - 04/02/08) |
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I hope you enjoyed a wonderful 90th birthday, Uncle Kenneth! I am looking forward to seeing you in
May at the meeting. Love, Denise - (Denise Greene, great niece
- Sharon's daughter, San Francisco, CA - 04/02/08) |
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Happy Belated Birthday! I always enjoyed working with you and it is now time to get a "job" and never look backward.
- (Howard D. Lay, Dysart, Taylor Law Firm, Kansas City, MO -
05/14/08) |
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Uncle Kenneth,
Happy belated birthday. Barry just told me about this website so I needed to tell you
Happy Birthday. I hope you have a lot more to come. Love, your niece, Stacy
- (Stacy Atkins Dupert, Marlinton, West Virginia - 05/15/08) |
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